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NMC Test of Competence Part 1 CBT — Shared Registered-Nurse Core (RNA/RNC/RNLD/RNMH) Vocabulary Game

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About the NMC Test of Competence Part 1 CBT — Shared Registered-Nurse Core (RNA/RNC/RNLD/RNMH) Vocabulary Games

4 free word games built on 20 NMC Test of Competence Part 1 CBT — Shared Registered-Nurse Core (RNA/RNC/RNLD/RNMH) terms across 9 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.

How to Play

Guess the Term
  1. 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
  2. 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
  3. 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
Term Match
  1. 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
  2. 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
  3. 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
Term Pairs
  1. 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
  2. 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
  3. 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
Term Search
  1. 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
  2. 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
  3. 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the NMC Test of Competence Part 1 CBT — Shared Registered-Nurse Core (RNA/RNC/RNLD/RNMH) Vocabulary Game

2 terms

Accountable practice

6 terms

Providing care

1 term

Health promotion

1 term

Numeracy

4 terms

Assessment and planning

3 terms

Safety and quality

1 term

Leadership

1 term

Coordinating care

1 term

Nursing procedures

Sources for these terms (22)

About the NMC CBT Exam

The NMC CBT is Part 1 of the Test of Competence used for some applications to join or rejoin the UK register. It is a 115-question computer-based test (15 numeracy plus 100 clinical multiple-choice questions) sat through Pearson VUE. This page is a shared route overview, not a single universal exam: candidates must book the code matching their field—adult (RNA), children's (RNC), learning disabilities (RNLD), or mental health (RNMH).

Exam sponsor: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), UK (delivered via Pearson VUE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Single sitting of 115 questions: Part A (Numeracy) has 15 constructed-answer items and Part B (Clinical) has 100 four-option single-best-answer items. The Part B blueprint is specific to the candidate's nursing field.

Time Limit

3 hours total (Part A 30 minutes; Part B 2 hours 30 minutes), including any optional breaks.

Passing Score

Part A and Part B are passed independently and only the failed part must be re-sat. Official ToC 2021 nursing test specification: Part A pass mark 87% (13 of 15); Part B generally 60%–70% depending on nursing field.

Exam / Certification Fees

GBP 83 for both parts booked together (Pearson VUE/NMC, 2025); re-sits of a single part are charged separately.

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the NMC CBT vocabulary game free?

Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.

How do the NMC CBT vocabulary games work?

There are 4 games built on 20 NMC CBT terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.

Where do the NMC CBT terms come from?

OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), UK (delivered via Pearson VUE) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.

How many questions are on the NMC CBT and how long is it?

The CBT contains 115 questions in one sitting over 3 hours: Part A is a 15-mark numeracy test (30 minutes) and Part B is a 100-mark clinical multiple-choice test (2 hours 30 minutes).

What is the pass mark for the NMC CBT?

Part A and Part B are passed independently and only the failed part must be re-sat. The NMC Test of Competence 2021 nursing test specification sets Part A (Numeracy) at 87% (13 of 15 correct). Part B (Clinical) pass marks vary by nursing field and are generally set within 60%–70%.